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The Chrysler Pacifica has been consistently awarded for its various features since it has been released. It’s the new age of the minivan with the Pacifica leading the charge and few vehicles have been as universally awarded in such a short amount of time. The Pacifica has another award to add to the shelf, but this one is for an achievement the minivan pulled off that doesn’t get much buzz. The Pacifica made an achievement in weight reduction.

The fifth annual Altair Enlighten Awards have awarded the Pacifica for innovation in automotive lightweighting.

“The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is a testament to our team’s engineering capability. It’s not only lighter than the vehicle it replaced; it’s longer, wider and more efficient. The Pacifica has also earned superior safety ratings and widespread media acclaim. We are proud to add the Altair Enlighten Award to its list of team achievements.”

The Pacifica was able to reduce its weight with a blend of high-strength steel, aluminum, and magnesium in its body structure that is nearly 250 pounds lighter than the model it is replacing. This helps the Pacifica have an improved fuel economy on the highway and does not sacrifice safety.

At this point the question really should be which cars is Fiat-Chrysler not trying to put the Hellcat engine in?

Recent spy photos have come to light showing a possible Chrysler 300 SRT. The photos showcase a 300 that features similar tires that were on the early Demon prototypes and seem to show a Chrysler 300 that is being made to handle quite some power. Does this mean that the 300 is the next vehicle to get a Hellcat engine?

It’s doubtful that the 300 is being groomed for such a future. As Autoblog notes, the 300 SRT was discontinued in the United States in 2015. However, it is still being sold in the Middle East and in Australia. That could mean that Chrysler is gearing up an international treat to get more 300 SRTs selling in other regions of the world.

Autoblog continues that Dodge is not a brand on sale in Australia. That could make a Hellcat 300 an option for the Aussies. No clue on if this is something that would stand even a remote chance in the US, but I’m sure importers that would want to get their hands on it would find a way. Until then, maybe the 300 is getting a Hellcat engine.

BraunAbility has been working with Chrysler to make the Chrysler Pacifica one of the most accessible vehicles on the market.

A new blog post on FCA’s website tells the story of Cheryl Angelelli. When she was 14 years old, she wanted to become an Olympic swimmer. While she was practicing a new racing dive, she broke her neck. Since then, she has gone on to win four swimming medals and has competed in three Paralympics.

She was at the Chicago Auto Show as a spokesperson for BraunAbility when they showed off the BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica for the first time.

“I lead a very full and active life, and a big part of what makes that possible, is my adapted vehicle.”

The BraunAbility Chrysler Pacifica features AccessAbility technology that has the industry’s widest side-entry ramp. The Pacifica provides additional space that provides obstruction-free maneuverability for all sizes and types of wheelchairs in the cabin with by having rear-axle space innovation.

Another bright spot on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is that is now on the list of eligible vehicles in the FCA US LLC Automobility Program which helps to ease the burden of drivers and passengers with physical challenges.